2007 BPALL All-Star Celebration
Staked-out at the southeast end of Twila Reid Park the 2007 District 29 Champions and Finalists of the Section 5 Tournament Buena Park American Little League Major All-Stars gathered for food, fun and celebration for an accomplished All-Star summer season.
A game of football found the biggest kid of them all, Steve Rivera, as the ringleader amongst the kids. Younger kids were seen roller-blading up and down the cemented pathway at high speeds enjoying the lazy afternoon breeze.
Manager James, the coaches Jeff, Tom and Angel, along with the entire team presented our exclusive videographer, Jim Reich, with a special plaque of appreciation for his tireless professional-quality videotaping of all our games beginning with the District 29 Tournament at Norwalk to the Section 5 series at La Mirada. Because of Jim's dedication we each are proud owners of the entire game library. They are priceless and we could never be more grateful.
And yours truly also received a special recognition award for the photos, articles and podcasts found on this very site. I must say it has been a pleasure covering these games and I thank you, the team, coaching staff and parents for allowing me to be the fly on the wall and capturing all the action on the field. I enjoyed it immensely.
We must also not forgot the mastermind behind the videos and the upcoming City Hall presentation. Let's hear it for Bob Chance Wahlsteen for his vision and foresight in creating memorable pieces of history for each of us.
Thanks again to all the parents, families, friends and supporters who have provided us a foundation and place to come together week after week, day after day in playing and watching the game we are passionate about - baseball.
Devyn displays his skills in a game of football.
Isaiah and Papo get their "eat" on.
Devyn, Aaron, Isaiah, Papo and Ryan head to the playground.
The team relaxes before the plaque presentation.
The team shares a laugh before the plaque presentation.
James presents Jim with his plaque of appreciation for his professional-quality videotaping.
James presents Annie with a plaque of appreciation for the photos, articles and the website.
Annie and Jim representing Media Relations.
Annie shows off her plaque.
Stacey and Jessica observing the presentation.
Parents enjoyed the festivities at the team party.
The Carralejos enjoy food and drinks.
Devyn listens during the ceremony.
Papo and Isaiah listen as the presentation begins.
Justin and Luke look on as the festivities begin.
Sam and Clayton focus on the ceremony.
Kyle deep in thought during the presentation.
Ryan beams with pride during the plaque presentation.
Cole listens as the ceremony begins.
Justin is congratulated for his contribution to the team as center fielder and shortstop and for his noted falling grab in the outfield which robbed an opposing batter of a hit and potential run. Justin ended with 1 homerun against Tustin Western in the Section 5 series at La Mirada.
Clayton is praised for his first career homerun and grand slam to help BP beat Continental in the Championship game in the District 29 Tournament. He is also praised for his stellar performance at second base.
Devyn is recognized as a key auxiliary player in left field. Devyn also stepped it up with his speed and helping the team out with sac bunts which moved runners over into scoring positions.
Who could forget Luke's strong arm and a throw from right field to catcher Ryan Morgan to keep the go-ahead run at third from scoring?
Cole receives his plaque as he is congratulated for stepping up to the game when called upon and for his great performance in right field. Cole ended with 2 homeruns in the series.
Sam came into the game when pitching was at its lowest and clinched a victory for BP in a crucial make-or-break game against Yorba Hills in the Section 5 series at La Mirada. Sam also contributed with line-drives and by going small ball with a few key hits.
Isaiah receives his plaque and was recognized for preventing runners from reaching first-base with his line-drive snatches and for his base-hits and RBIs.
Ryan played an integral part as pitcher, catcher and shortstop. Remember his shut-out game versus Little Lake and his diving catch in foul territory as catcher during a game against Continental? Ryan pitched a shut-out against North West Downey.
Kyle, one of the "twin towers," was an arsenal threat against opponents with his high velocity pitching and his presence in center field. Kyle ended the series with three homeruns (two in the Championship game against Continental) and a shut-out game versus Little Lake with 15 K's.
Papo, the other half of the "twin towers" helped the team to sure victories with his smoking 75 mph fast balls and "nasty" off-speeds. He pitched a perfect game with 12 K's, no hits, no walks and no runs in the Championship game against Continental to win District 29. As catcher he made a key play with a diving catch in foul territory during a game against Yorba Hills. Papo finished strong with four homeruns with an unprecedented 13 intentional walks.
James holds up the plaques for the players who were absent: Andrew Romano who played third base and contributed with key hits to move runners over in scoring position; Aaron Awat who backed up as the first baseman and who gave the team a lift with base hits; and Ricky Marquez with his catches in left field and his two homeruns.
Coach Angel receives his plaque.
Coach Tom receives his plaque.
Coach Jeff receives his plaque.
Last but not least, BPALL President Kevin Allen presents Coach James with his plaque.
Players who were absent: Aaron Awat, Andrew Romano, and Ricky Marquez
Final upcoming event:
August 14, 2007 at 5 p.m. @ Buena Park City Hall as Major Patsy Marshall and the City Council present BPALL Major All-Stars with an award of recognition. Senator Lou Correa will also be on hand for the presentation.
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